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Phlebotomy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic

#Phlebotomy #Patient Experience #Healthcare #Venipuncture #Specimen Collection #Clinical Laboratory #Inpatient Care #Blood Drawing #Medical Laboratory

Quick overview

Perform blood collection procedures and maintain accurate log sheets while ensuring patient comfort. Process specimens through accessioning and centrifugation and deliver them to the appropriate laboratory areas.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and technical proficiency in standard phlebotomy procedures. Formal Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateTroubleshootingProblem SolvingPackagingPatient CareVenipunctureSpecimen ProcessingCentrifugationAccessioningBlood Collection

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title Phlebotomy Technician - Inpatient Location Canton Facility Mercy Hospital Department Inpatient Phlebotomy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Job Code C13001 Shift Days + Call Schedule 4:00am-12:30pm/3:00am-11:30am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County.
Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Phlebotomy Technicians are integral members of the Medical Laboratory Team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients.
Obtaining a quality laboratory specimen helps to produce quality lab results that will lead to appropriate care.
Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening.
Using your experience and skills, you can help put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens.
This is a great hands-on opportunity that will allow you to advance your skills while being a part of a team that feels like family.
A caregiver in this position works days from 4:00AM – 12:30PM or 3:00AM – 11:30AM, with on-call and rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
Verify order requests and identify information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.
Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.
Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Formal Phlebotomy Certification Physical Requirements: Requires frequent and long durations of standing and walking.
Visual acuity including the ability to distinguish colors.
Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate blood drawing equipment and make measurements.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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